It is by definition impossible to prove whether an alternative scenario would have been better in the long run. We can't rewind and try again, and nor can we today even quantify or define "bette… (View Post)

Peston seems to treat "chemical companies" like people were treating "manufacturers" last week... "surely they are all basically the same"... I.e. any "manufacturer… (View Post)

Agree. For now the lockdown is right and almost nobody questions it today or for the next couple of weeks probably. The thread header raises the entirely valid question of at what point and under whi… (View Post)

Great, almost brave thread. But politicians are in charge, and they will do what the people shout loudest for. this will mean the lever (almost) all the way. People dying on our screens vs generic ha… (View Post)

Surely yes - same as it being furloughed employees only - the govt aren't paying people who are still working an EXTRA £2500! (View Post)